Bachelor of Engineering Science
Course summary for current students
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B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Engineering Science |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Deakin course code | S302 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Bachelor of Engineering Science is designed to develop technology-focused scientists capable of creating engineering solutions to sport and medical related problems. The course provides you with the theoretical foundation, technical skills and expertise needed to design and develop sports equipment, instrumentation and other sports related products as well as medical and physiological instrumentation, prosthetics, and other healthcare devices.
The course is designed for technically-minded students who are seeking a modern and specialised educational experience unique in Australia. You have the opportunity to take part in industry-based learning, internships and a final-year project to help you gain workplace experience and develop valuable networks. The units are mostly prescribed, with engineering, physiology and exercise and sport science units studied at each level.
The course has a common first year that will allow you to make an informed decision when choosing one of the areas listed below to specialise in.
- Sports technology - electrical
- Sports technology - mechanical
- Medical technology
Graduating students have the opportunity to undertake further studies in honours (research) and PhD programs.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be able to work in a wide range of industries, such as equipment manufacturers, professional sports associations, research institutions, medical instrumentation, prosthetics and health organisations.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- Ten credit points of core units (HBS109, SED102, SEE103, SEP122, SIT190, SLE111, SLE131, HSE202, SLE251, SEJ344)
- Three Safety Induction Program units (0 credit points)
- HSE010 Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety;
- SEE010 Safety Induction Program; and
- SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program
- At least one major study from:
- Sports Technology – Electrical (10 credit points)
- Sports Technology – Mechanical (10 credit points)
- Medical Technology (9 credit points)
- The remaining units can be undertaken as elective units chosen from any units across the University, provided unit rules (including prerequisites and campus restrictions) have been met, and noting the following:
- No more than 10 credit points at level 1, and
- At least 6 level 3 units, of which 4 must be course grouped.
- Elective offerings can be used to broaden the focus from sport performance to include physical activity and public health applications of engineering to assessment of physical activity and also development of tools/technologies to promote physical activity. Such electives may include HSE203, HSE316 and HSE212.
Course structure
Sports technology - electrical (unit set code MJ-S000055)
In this major, you will specialise in electrical engineering studies. The course is tailored to industry needs and has close links through strong research programs, cutting-edge technology and facilities, and project-based learning. You can access state-of-the-art robotics and sensor systems, and through your final-level projects, gain an introduction to the emerging haptics research and sensors area. Graduates may be employed as electronic control systems scientists or robotics scientists, and work in areas including human performance monitoring and control system design.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| SEE010 | Safety Induction Program (G, X) * |
| SLE010 | Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (B, G, W) * |
| HBS109 | Human Structure and Function (B, G, W, X) |
| SED102 | Engineering Graphics and CAD (G, X) |
| SLE111 | Cells and Genes (B, G, W) |
| SLE133 | Chemistry in Our World (B, G) ^ or one elective unit |
Trimester 2
| SIT190 | Introductory Mathematical Methods (B, G, X) # |
| SEE103 | Electrical Systems (G, X) |
| SEP122 | Physics for the Life Sciences (B, G) |
| SLE155 | Chemistry for the Professional Sciences (B, G) ^ or one elective unit |
^Note: Students who have not completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE133 Chemistry in Our World in Trimester 1. Students who have completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE155 Chemistry for the Professional Sciences in Trimester 2.
# Students who have completed VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 or equivalent may choose to replace SIT190 with SIT194 Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
Level 2
Trimester 1
| HSE201 | Exercise Physiology (B, G) |
| SEE202 | Digital Electronics (G, X) |
| SEE206 | Measurement and Instrumentation (G, X) |
| SLE251 | Research Methods and Data Analysis (B, G, W) |
| HSE010 | Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety * |
Trimester 2
| SEM111 | Engineering Materials 1 (G, X) |
| SEE215 | Microcontroller Principles (G, X) |
| HSE202 | Biomechanics (B, G, X) |
plus one elective unit
Level 3
Trimester 1
| HSE323 | Clinical and Sport Biomechanics (B, G) |
| SEE320 | Microcontroller System Design (G, X) |
| HSE311 | Applied Sports Science 1 (B, G) |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| HSE304 | Physiology of Sport Performance (B, G) |
| HSE314 | Applied Sports Science 2 (B, G) |
| SEJ344 | Technology Project ^^ |
plus one elective unit
* HSE010, SEE010 and SLE010 are compulsory 0-credit-point units
^^ not available until 2015
Sports technology - mechanical (unit set code MJ-S000056)
Product development and innovation are important drivers for the Australian sports industry. To help meet this need, this course provides a relevant degree that brings together knowledge of leading computer-aided engineering technologies and advanced materials. The course draws heavily on Deakin's world-class research teams in design and advanced materials, with a practical hands-on approach that includes an opportunity to work on various research projects in your final year and gain a solid understanding of product and process modelling and designing for sustainability. Graduates may find career opportunities as sports equipment designers, in support roles in engineering organisations and in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) roles.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| SEE010 | Safety Induction Program (G, X) * |
| SLE010 | Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (B, G, W) * |
| HBS109 | Human Structure and Function (B, G, W, X) |
| SED102 | Engineering Graphics and CAD (G, X) |
| SLE111 | Cells and Genes (B, G, W) |
| SLE133 | Chemistry in Our World (B, G) ^ or one elective unit |
Trimester 2
| SIT190 | Introductory Mathematical Methods (B, G, X) # |
| SEE103 | Electrical Systems (G, X) |
| SEP122 | Physics for the Life Sciences (B, G) |
| SLE155 | Chemistry for the Professional Sciences (B, G) ^ or one elective unit |
^Note: Students who have not completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE133 Chemistry in Our World in Trimester 1. Students who have completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE155 Chemistry for the Professional Sciences in Trimester 2.
# Students who have completed VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 or equivalent may choose to replace SIT190 with SIT194 Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
Level 2
Trimester 1
| HSE010 | Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety * |
| HSE201 | Exercise Physiology (B, G) |
| SEP101 | Engineering Physics (G, X) |
| SEE206 | Measurement and Instrumentation (G, X) |
| SLE251 | Research Methods and Data Analysis (B, G, W) |
Trimester 2
| SEM111 | Engineering Materials 1 (G, X) |
| SED202 | Mechanical Design and CAM (G, X) |
| HSE202 | Biomechanics (B, G, X) |
plus one elective unit
Level 3
Trimester 1
| HSE323 | Clinical and Sport Biomechanics (B, G) |
| SEM223 | Engineering Mechanics (G, X) |
| HSE311 | Applied Sports Science 1 (B, G) |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| HSE304 | Physiology of Sport Performance (B, G) |
| HSE314 | Applied Sports Science 2 (B, G) |
| SEJ344 | Technology Project ^^ |
plus one elective unit
* HSE010, SEE010 and SLE010 are compulsory 0-credit-point units
^^ not available until 2015
Medical technology (unit set code MJ-S000057)
In this major, you will specialise in medical technology studies. The medical device and diagnostics industry is the focus of this major. This is an industry that is expected to advance rapidly into new fields of science and engineering, facilitating new innovations in biomedical and health care systems. Graduates of this program may find career opportunities in technology sectors with a focus on human health, including medical devices and diagnostics systems intended to be used for the prevention, monitoring and treatment of a disease, injury or physiological process.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| SEE010 | Safety Induction Program (G, X) * |
| SLE010 | Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (B, G, W) * |
| HBS109 | Human Structure and Function (B, G, W, X) |
| SED102 | Engineering Graphics and CAD (G, X) |
| SLE111 | Cells and Genes (B, G, W) |
| SLE133 | Chemistry in Our World (B, G) ^ or one elective unit |
Trimester 2
| SIT190 | Introductory Mathematical Methods (B, G, X) # |
| SEE103 | Electrical Systems (G, X) |
| SEP122 | Physics for the Life Sciences (B, G) |
| SLE155 | Chemistry for the Professional Sciences (B, G) ^ or one elective unit |
^Note: Students who have not completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE133 Chemistry in Our World in Trimester 1. Students who have completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE155 Chemistry for the Professional Sciences in Trimester 2.
# Students who have completed VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 or equivalent may choose to replace SIT190 with SIT194 Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
Level 2
Trimester 1
| SLE211 | Principles of Physiology (B, G) |
| SEE202 | Digital Electronics (G, X) |
| SEP101 | Engineering Physics (G, X) |
| SLE251 | Research Methods and Data Analysis (B, G, W) |
Trimester 2
| HSE010 | Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety * |
| SEE215 | Microcontroller Principles (G, X) |
| SLE221 | Anatomy and Physiology (B, G) |
| HSE202 | Biomechanics (B, G, X) |
plus one elective unit
Level 3
Trimester 1
| SEE321 | Electro-Mechanical Systems (G, X) |
| SLE234 | Microbiology (B, G) |
| SEE320 | Microcontroller System Design (G, X) |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| SLE352 | Community Science Project (B, G) |
| SEJ344 | Technology Project ^^ |
plus two elective units
* HSE010, SEE010 and SLE010 are compulsory 0-credit-point units
^^ not available until 2015
